Jars of homemade vanilla extract

How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract {Super Easy Recipe!}

Start your DIY vanilla jar now, and it will be ready just in time for cozy holiday baking and gifting. Think homemade cookies, festive frostings, and thoughtful DIY gifts. Homemade Vanilla Extract is about to take your baking up to a whole new level! Plump vanilla beans soaked in a spirit create a rich, deep … Read more

easy french onion soup

How to make Delicious French Onion Soup

When the temperature drops, it is time to pull out my easy French onion soup recipe. It is super simple to make and is full of rich, deep flavor from caramelized onions & beef stock that warms you up in no time. This is a recipe that my husband likes to prepare and Iโ€™m not … Read more

garlic dill pickles

Homemade Garlic Dill Pickles

Homemade garlic dill pickles aka refrigerator pickles are easy to make! Grab a bunch of cucumbers, vinegar, minced garlic, and spices, and create a crunchy, tangy treat to keep on hand for burgers or sandwiches or just as a snack! Homemade Garlic Pickles Are you a pickle fan? Well, today is your lucky day because  … Read more

Fried Cauliflower pieces in dish

How To Make Pan Fried Cauliflower Recipe

Learn how to make a side dish of fried cauliflower for your next meal. Pan fried cauliflower is made with olive oil, salt, and steamed cauliflower creating a nutty flavor that has been a traditional Italian side dish for years. Can you fry cauliflower I know, fried anything is bad for you. But this is not a … Read more

Broccoli and Spaghetti

Italian Broccoli & Spaghetti Recipe

This easy Broccoli and Spaghetti recipe is simple and delicious. Broccoli pasta is an economical way to enjoy a vegetarian or meatless Monday weekly meal and it only takes minutes to make as a one-pot dish. Add a piece of crusty bread and a sprinkle of cheese and you have yourself a quick and easy … Read more

black bean avocado salsa with corn

Quick and Easy Avocado Black Bean Salsa

Quick and easy avocado black bean salsa with corn is perfect for dipping chips or to serve as a tasty side dish. Full of black beans, avocado, and corn makes this healthy dip great for game day snacks. Black Bean Salsa Dip Are you still using salsa out of a jar? What if there was … Read more

Hearty Minestrone Soup with Fresh Arugula

When looking for a filling meal this hearty minestrone soup with fresh arugula is an Italian classic that will soon be a family favorite! Full of broth, vegetables, beans, and pasta, this bowl of soup is perfect as a starter or to enjoy as a meal. Italian minestrone soup is full of vegetables   This dish … Read more

Broccoli slaw salad

Broccoli Slaw Salad

This broccoli slaw salad recipe is super easy to make! Full of crunch and topped with a creamy poppy seed dressing, this broccoli slaw mix is ready in five minutes and perfect for a light lunch, easy side dish, or to use as a topping! Broccoli slaw salad is one of my favorite things to … Read more

Zucchini Parm Stacks

Zucchini Parm Stacks

Zucchini Parm Stacks are a great substitute for eggplant parm. Use up those summer garden squash in a healthy, cheesy, baked zucchini parm recipe for dinner! The bounty of summer gardens and farmer’s markets are going to be overflowing soon with summer squash. Even road-side stands will have stacks of yellow squash and zucchini ready … Read more

soy yogurt vegan parfait layered with steel cut oats topped with blackberries & almonds

Super Easy Vegan Breakfast Parfait Recipe

Super easy vegan breakfast parfait uses dairy-free yogurt, steel-cut oats, and fresh berries. A healthy vegan or vegetarian recipe option for this breakfast will be a welcomed addition to start off your day! I like to have recipes on hand that I am able to serve for vegan and vegetarian options, like this avocado black … Read more

Black Beans with sour cream dollop and cilantro leaf on flour tortilla

Easy Black Bean Burritos Recipe

Easy black bean burritos are full of black beans, salsa, fresh chopped onion, garlic, and spices. If you have a can of black beans, a jar of salsa, and tortillas, this favorite vegetarian meal is ready to serve in less than 20 minutes!  I like easy meals using beans. They make tasty additions like in … Read more

Eggplant Soba Noodles

How to Make Eggplant Soba Noodles {Easy Recipe!}

Eggplant Soba Noodles is a delicious way to enjoy a vegetarian dish for dinner! Full of delicious eggplant and fresh basil, this tastes great hot as a main dish or enjoy cold as a side dish! You decide!  If you are looking to start the New Year off with at least one vegetarian dish a … Read more